Lily Sands Inn vs Quest on Dorcas
Both are in Melbourne, 880 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentSouth Melbourne
Lily Sands Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
ApartmentSouthbank
Quest on Dorcas
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Quest on Dorcas
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 880 m apart.
Choose Lily Sands Inn if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 12 / 50)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2016 / 2010)
Choose Quest on Dorcas if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.6)
- to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 2.2 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 50 / 12)
Why is Lily Sands Inn better than Quest on Dorcas?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2010)+6y
Why is Quest on Dorcas better than Lily Sands Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.6)+1.3
- 2620 m closer to the city centre−620 m
- 39 more sights within 1 km+9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Lily Sands Inn vs Quest on Dorcas: which hotel is better? | Lily Sands Inn | Quest on Dorcas |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.9 +1.3 |
| Location | 6.4 | 7.3 +0.9 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 4.1 +3.0 | 1.1 |
| Public transport | 7.1 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.9 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.9 +1.3 |
| Number of reviews | 164 | 264 +100 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | 4.4/5 +0.6 |
| Google reviews | 183 | 285 +102 |
| Rank in Melbourne | bottom 9% | top 22% +69% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 | 7.3 +0.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km | 1.6 km −620 m |
| To the beach | 1.8 km −880 m | 2.7 km |
| To public transport | 680 m | – |
| To the airport | 22 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 53 +4 | 49 |
| To the nearest food shop | 660 m | 70 m −590 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 5 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 13 +9 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 12 | 50 |
| Floors | 3 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 +6y | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 18 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Gallery of Victoria | 1.6 km | 860 m −780 m |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 3.1 km | 2.3 km −850 m |
| Melbourne Museum | 3.8 km | 3.0 km −800 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Lily Sands InnQuest on Dorcas
- Lily Sands Inn is cheaper in 9 of 10 months
- Lily Sands Inn: €118 a night on average · Quest on Dorcas: €163 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | Lily Sands Inn | Quest on Dorcas |
|---|---|---|
| December | €75 | – |
| January | €112 | – |
| February | €180 | €146 |
| March | €94 | €271 |
| April | €119 | €195 |
| May | €118 | €145 |
| June | €118 | €132 |
| July | €118 | €132 |
| August | €118 | €132 |
| September | €118 | €132 |
| October | €118 | €204 |
| November | €79 | €142 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Lily Sands Inn prices by monthQuest on Dorcas prices by month
Location
880 m apart
Lily Sands Inn: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Albert Park railway station, Melbourne: 680 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 22 km, beach: 1.8 km, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Quest on Dorcas: city centre: 1.6 km, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 21 km, beach: 2.7 km, 49 places to eat within 500 m, 13 sights within 1 km.
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Lily Sands Inn or Quest on Dorcas: common questions
Which is better, Lily Sands Inn or Quest on Dorcas?
Quest on Dorcas leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Lily Sands Inn is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Lily Sands Inn or Quest on Dorcas?
Over the year Lily Sands Inn costs about €118 a night on average against €163 at Quest on Dorcas, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Quest on Dorcas is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for Lily Sands Inn.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Lily Sands Inn is 1.8 km from the nearest beach; Quest on Dorcas is 2.7 km.
How far apart are Lily Sands Inn and Quest on Dorcas?
The two hotels are 880 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score